What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Brussels is to fly and train which costs €65 - €240 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Brussels?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Neptuno and arriving at Brussels - Midi Train Station via Estación Sur de Autobuses and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Sol and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

How far is it from Madrid to Brussels?

The distance between Madrid and Brussels is 1346 km. The road distance is 1540 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Brussels without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 12h 54m and costs €300 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Brussels?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Madrid to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Brussels bus from?

Madrid to Brussels bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Brussels train from?

Madrid to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Brussels?

The best way to get from Madrid to Brussels is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs €300 - €650 and takes 12h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 20h 43m.

Where does the Madrid to Brussels bus arrive?

Madrid to Brussels bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Madrid to Brussels train arrive?

Madrid to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Irun station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Brussels is 1540 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Madrid to Brussels.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Brussels?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Brussels?

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1694+ hotels available in Brussels.

Madrid to Brussels - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Brussels by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar)

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAD - BRU
4h 59m
€68–238
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAD - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Centraltrain
6h 27m
€66–235
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
12h 54m
€306–642
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 43m
€124–211
Drive 1,540 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Brusselscar 1,540 km
15h 21m
€245–354
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
7h 5m
€146–384
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
14h 59m
€265–547
Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteizbus ALSA - S Mad-Vit / ...
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Brussels Southbus FlixBus N1153
25h 9m
€142–223

Madrid to Brussels by train

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Distance: 1,345.8 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Brussels, Belgium?

Iberia, Brussels Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sol to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 12h 54m.

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